Comparing the Hyundai Exter and the Mahindra Bolero side by side helps you weigh how each car fits your driving needs before you decide. In terms of pricing, the Hyundai Exter is available at ₹649,000, while the Mahindra Bolero is priced at ₹800,000. On the engine front, the Hyundai Exter comes with a 1197 cc unit compared to the Mahindra Bolero's 1493 cc, producing 83 PS @ 6000 rpm and 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm respectively. Fuel efficiency stands at 19.2 kmpl for the Hyundai Exter versus 16 kmpl for the Mahindra Bolero. The full specification, pricing and feature breakdown for both cars is available in the table below.
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Engine & Performance |
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| Battery | Standard 12V system | Standard 12V heavy-duty lead-acid automotive battery |
| Displacement | 1197 cc | 1493 cc |
| Drive Type | Front Wheel Drive (FWD) | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Engine Type | 1.2L Kappa Petrol | mHawk75 Turbocharged Diesel Engine |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 l | 60 L |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Diesel |
| Gearbox | 5-Speed | 5-speed Mechanical Gearbox |
| Mileage | 19.2 kmpl | 16 kmpl |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 | 3 Cylinder Inline |
| Power | 83 PS @ 6000 rpm | 55.9 kw @ 3600 rpm |
| Starter | Electric | Mechanical Ignition Layout |
| Torque | 113.8 Nm @ 4000 rpm | 210 Nm @ 1600–2200 rpm |
| Transmission Type | 5-Speed Manual | Manual |
Dimensions & Weight |
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| Boot Space | 391 Litres | 370 litres |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | — | 2215 kg |
| Ground Clearance | 185 mm | 180 mm |
| Kerb Weight | 912 kg | 1655 kg |
| Length, Width, Height | 3815 mm, 1710 mm, 1631 mm | 3995 mm x 1745 mm x 1880 mm |
| Seating Capacity | 5 | 7 |
| Wheelbase | 2450 mm | 2680 mm |
Comfort & Interior |
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| Adjustable Steering | Tilt | — |
| Central Locking | Yes | Yes |
| Climate Control | Fully Automatic Temperature Control (Digital display) | Manual Air Conditioning system with slider temperature and fan speed dials |
| Cluster | Digital Instrument Cluster with 4.2-inch Color TFT MID | High-contrast digital instrument cluster console featuring a digital tachometer, trip meter, and gear shift indicator |
| Cruise Control | Yes | — |
| Electrically Adjustable Seats | — | No |
| Infotainment System | 8-inch Touchscreen with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay | Audio setup featuring a basic 1-DIN music system with AUX and Bluetooth on mid trims, stepping up to a localized 7-inch touchscreen layout on premium variants |
| Keyless Entry | Smart Key with Push Start/Stop | — |
| Power Adjustable ORVMs | — | No |
| Power Windows | Front & Rear | Available across both front and rear doors |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | — |
| Rear Seat Armrest | — | A fold-out central armrest is integrated into the second-row bench seat |
| Seat Upholstery | Semi-Leatherette | Durable fabric upholstery on baseline trims; premium vinyl/leatherette seat compositions on upper tiers |
| Sound System | 4 Speakers + 2 Tweeters (Top trims) | Simple multi-channel sound configuration housing up to 4 Speakers |
| Sunroof | Electric Sunroof with Voice Command | No |
| USB Ports | Type-C Fast Charger (Front) + 12V Socket | Single front-mounted USB C- type charging and data port |
| Voice Command | Supported (System and Smartphone integration) | — |
| Wireless Charger | Yes | — |
Exterior & Lighting |
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| Body-Colored Bumpers | Yes | Dual-tone rugged steel-backed bumpers matching the body layout |
| DRLs | Signature H-LED Daytime Running Lamps | Basic bumper-integrated signature design elements |
| Fog Lamps | — | Yes |
| Headlight | Projector Headlamps | Large dual-chamber clear-lens halogen headlamps with manual beam level adjustments |
| ORVMs with Turn Indicators | Power Adjustable & Foldable with Turn Indicators | — |
| Rear Wiper & Defogger | Yes | Rear window washer wiper assembly paired with a glass defogger grid line matrix |
| Roof Rails | Yes | Non-functional structural styling accents |
| Tail Lamp Type | H-Signature LED Tail Lamps | Classical vertical clear-lens halogen taillight layout stacked flanking the tailgate |
| Tyre Size | 165/70 R14 (Base) / 175/65 R15 (Top) | 215/75 R15 |
| Tyre Type | Tubeless, Radial | Radial Tubeless |
| Wheel Type | Steel (Base) / Dual Tone Alloy (Top) | Steel / Alloy |
Safety |
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| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 2 |
| Brake Assist | Available (Integrated with ESC) | — |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | Yes | — |
| Hill Hold Assist | Yes | — |
| ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts | Yes | — |
| Rear Parking Camera | Yes | — |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Sonar-guided reverse proximity distance sensors |
| TPMS (Tyre Pressure Monitoring System) | Highline/Digital | — |
Other Specifications |
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| Color Options | Starry nightTitan greyGolden bronzeTitanium black matteTitanium blackAtlas whiteRanger khaki | Stealth BlackDiamond WhiteDsat SilverRockey Beige |
